Relationships
Communicating with Your Partner about COVID-19 Worries
We all have worries about COVID-19 and how it will affect ourselves and our families. Depending on your circumstances, you may be experiencing stress and uncertainty as you wonder how this pandemic will impact your… Continue reading
Developing Healthy Family Dynamics
All families have patterns—a unique family culture, if you will—of relationships and interactions. These are known as family dynamics. One of the ways you can increase your family’s happiness and well-being is by developing healthy… Continue reading
Five Ways to Show Self-Love
Your relationship with yourself is just like any other relationship: It requires commitment, time, and effort. It’s important not to neglect your relationship with yourself. If nurturing yourself doesn’t come naturally, try these five ways… Continue reading
Attachment Styles Series (Part 4) — Developing a Secure Attachment Style i…
We all want what’s best for our children. As a parent, one of the most important and lasting things you can do for your child is to help them develop a secure attachment style. This… Continue reading
Attachment Styles Series (Part 3) — Developing a Secure Attachment Style B…
For most people, the attachment style they developed in childhood is likely to carry on into their adult years. This is great news for those with a secure attachment style, but if you or your… Continue reading
Attachment Styles Series (Part 2) — Attachment Styles in Adults
The attachment style we develop as children carries over into our adult years. Children with a secure attachment style are likely to become adults who foster healthy, caring relationships. People who developed other attachment styles… Continue reading
Attachment Styles Series (Part 1) — Attachment Styles in Children
There are four basic attachment styles displayed by children: Secure, avoidant, ambivalent, and disorganized. Secure attachment is the predominant style that parents seek to foster in their children, but while parental behavior is the primary… Continue reading
Preparing to Parent in a Blended Family
Creating a successful blended family comes with unique rewards and challenges. There are many things you and your partner can do to make the transition as smooth as possible for everyone involved. Here are just… Continue reading
Tips for Saving Your Relationship
Healthy relationships go through ups and downs. It’s natural to not feel completely perfect with your partner 100% of the time but if your relationship seems to be struggling, couples counseling is an option for… Continue reading
Cheers to Healthy Relationships
February is the month of love. Valentine’s Day marks the middle of the month, bringing social pressures of gifting flowers, chocolates, and meaningful gifts. In turn, another broader social pressure is also present – being… Continue reading